Strategic Partnership Director
About the role
You will drive key growth strategy for Priority Partner Segment(s) built on scaled partnerships and differentiated member ecosystems. This candidate owns the end-to-end strategy, execution, and P&L performance of the segment, while balancing innovation, risk, and scalability.
Essential Responsibilities
Own the overall strategy, roadmap, and performance of the assigned priority partner segment(s), with accountability for growth, engagement, and long-term financial outcomes.
Develop a clear business thesis aligned to Alliant’s growth strategy and core financial products. Operate with ownership, balance innovation, risk, and scalability.
Lead the development of a segment-focused ecosystem by establishing innovative partnerships across adjacent verticals of high relevancy to that segment (e.g., retail, health / wellness).
Design and scale a branded platform that brings together these participants to help reach and support the target segment.
Lead member and partner intelligence gathering, including direct engagement, concept testing, and rapid validation of ideas.
Partner with product, digital, and marketing teams to design, test, and launch offerings tailored to the partner segment.
Leverage modern tools including website development, digital and partner marketing optimization, influencer or platform partnerships, and emerging AI or agent-based capabilities to accelerate learning and growth.
Lead and influence virtual, cross-functional teams spanning product, marketing, analytics, operations, risk, compliance, and external partners. Work independently while establishing clear priorities, decision rights, and execution rhythms to maintain momentum at venture speed.
Own P&L performance for the partner segment, with a clear path from experimentation to scale and profitability.
Define success metrics that evolve with program maturity from validation and engagement to revenue contribution and lifetime value. Use data and analytics to drive decisions and communicate progress to senior leadership.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or Related - Minimum
Graduate Degree in Business, Finance or Related - Preferred
10 years experience in general management, strategy, product, partnerships, or growth roles, with increasing scope and accountability, people management or related
Compensation & Benefits
Typical hiring range: $149,700.00 to $256,700.00 Annually. Actual compensation will be determined using factors such as experience, skills & knowledge.
Benefits
Health care
Vision
Dental
401k with employer match including: Annual performance bonus
Work from home up to 3 days a week
Paid parental leave
Employee discount programs
Time off including paid personal and sick days
11 paid holidays
Education reimbursement*
Note
The responsibilities listed do not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.